Map of Sighişoara: Butchers' Tower
Butcher's Tower, built in the second half of the fifteenth century, lies on the western side of the wall surrounding one of the two defense towers Törl gate where once every evening was dividing herds.
In front of it was built a stronghold. Positioned at the foot of the steepest parts of the hill, had defensive role from the SW and NW of the city. By Allen took shape field firing in all directions.
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·, Photo: Mezei Elemér
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·, Photo: Mezei Elemér
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·, Photo: Constantin Zaharie
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·, Photo: Constantin Zaharie
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·, Photo: Mezei Elemér
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·, Photo: Mezei Elemér
Butchers' Tower, Sighișoara·
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GPS: 46.21875N, 24.79010E
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